In flight it holds its neck retracted and has large rounded wings. It is usually solitary although several birds may feed fairly close together. It stalks its food, often standing motionless for some considerable time. It usually feeds close to the bank or shore, but may wade out into shallow water.
The largest European heron. It can stand with neck stretched out, looking for food, or hunch down with its neck bent over its chest.
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When to see
Can be seen all year round in varies habitats. A common site.
Where to see
They use water to find found, so rivers, cannals, lochs, wetlands, even found in ditches and city ponds.
Did you know?
They will nest in colonies called 'heronries' with several other birds in large nests on the tops of trees.
When to see
Can be seen all year round in varies habitats. A common site.
Where to see
They use water to find found, so rivers, cannals, lochs, wetlands, even found in ditches and city ponds.
Did you know?
They will nest in colonies called 'heronries' with several other birds in large nests on the tops of trees.
When to see
Can be seen all year round in varies habitats. A common site.
Where to see
They use water to find found, so rivers, cannals, lochs, wetlands, even found in ditches and city ponds.
Did you know?
They will nest in colonies called 'heronries' with several other birds in large nests on the tops of trees.
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